The third conference will take up the issue of outcomes. This
is where Feldman’s expertise on tort law, comparative law and
public health will prove especially valuable. What policies and
practices should governments and international bodies adopt to
monitor the effectiveness, safety, and epidemiological impact of
vaccines? Can and should vaccination policies be integrated and
coordinated across national boundaries? Should governmentsupported
vaccination programs indemnify manufacturers and
health care providers and compensate people who suffer injurious
effects? What is the most ethical, legal, and useful way to
maintain surveillance of coverage levels and track the immunization
status of individual children?